FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1152-2014

Product

Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1%, Net Wt 80 grams per tube, Rx only, E. Fougera & Co., A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0004-80, UPC 3 0168-0004-80 8.

Brand name
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Generic name
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Active ingredient
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Route
Topical
NDCs
0168-0002, 0168-0003, 0168-0004
FDA application
ANDA085692
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 485P, 486P, 487P, 488P, Exp 06/15; 638P, 639P, 640P, Exp 07/15; 753P, 754P, 755P, Exp 08/15; 898P, 756P, 757P, 758P, 899P, 900P, 901P, 902P, Exp 09/15

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: There is a misprint on the end flap which read 01% rather than 0.1%.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
60 Baylis Rd, N/A, Melville, New York 11747-3838

Distribution

Quantity
493,192 tubes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-01-29
FDA classified
2014-03-07
Posted by FDA
2014-03-19
Terminated
2015-12-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1152-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.